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BOTOX® is the brand name of a toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. In large amounts, this toxin can cause a form of muscle paralysis known as botulism, which is usually associated with food poisoning. Even though one of the most serious complications of botulism is paralysis...

It’s probably one of the easiest ways to prevent millions of cases of cancer each year—sunscreen. However, most of us still forget to slather on the sunscreen. In fact, a recent study showed that just 14% of American men and 30% of American women regularly put sunscreen on their faces and other...

If you’re turning to plastic surgery to look younger and prettier, you might be disappointed to learn that your facelift, breast augmentation, or tummy tuck is likely to leave a scar. Many patients don’t realize this because they are less inclined to think of cosmetic surgery as true surgery...

From the breast-enhancing exercises practiced by tween girls to the buxom cover girls and actresses plastered all over magazines, television and the Internet, it’s obvious we live in a society obsessed with breast size. In this environment, it makes sense that many women opt for breast...

Capsular contracture is a breast augmentation complication that develops when internal scar tissue forms a tight or constricting capsule around a breast implant, contracting it until it becomes misshapen and hard. As a result, the breast may feel painful and stiff, and the capsule may affect the...

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Most of us have experienced food poisoning at one point or another in our lives. For the lucky few who haven’t, it’s always good to be prepared. And for those of you who don’t really know what food poisoning is, here’s a little food poisoning cheat sheet! Food poisoning happens when an unlucky...

Sweets are always a favourite, especially to children. You may remember your childhood days that were filled with sweets and candies. Even more so today, we have a very wide choice of sweets to treat you and your family. But, it is wise to choose the “good” sweets and trying avoid going for the...

Your children may have difficult issues that you find really hard to cope with. Sometimes you are just not sure what the problem really is. Just what is mild Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Dyslexia, and what sits behind the bullying, and the peer...

What does eating in moderation mean? To put it simply, it is a healthy way to help you from overeating while at the same time not allowing yourself to go into starvation. Eating in moderation is very important in order to maintain good health and also help you lose weight. For those of you who...

Sugar and sweetness form a delicious part of our diet. However, we often take in more sugary foods than we know. Most of the sugar that are used in the preparation of these food items are made from highly refined sugar that gives only fat and carbohydrates and no other vitamins or minerals. These...

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OTTAWA — Jagmeet Singh has issued a call-to-arms against inequality as he sought to put his stamp on the federal NDP on Saturday by taking aim at the Trudeau government and foreign web giants while offering a full-fledged defence of taxes and public services. He delivered the battle cry at...

An inquest probing the circumstances surrounding the 2012 death of an Ontario Indigenous woman is recommending stricter protocols for handling intoxicated patients. Jurors at the inquest heard that Ina Matawapit died in police custody after being turned away from the nursing station in her home...

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Public health officials west of Toronto say they’ve confirmed a case of the measles in a baby who returned home on a flight from Switzerland. Peel Public Health says the infant from Brampton, Ont., was on a Feb. 12 Air Canada flight from Zurich to Toronto...

EDMONTON — A dentist has been found to have committed serious breaches of his professional and ethical duties after a young girl was left with brain damage following a dental procedure. In 2016, Amber Athwal, who was four years old at the time, was rushed to hospital in Edmonton...

WHITEHORSE — A study on alcohol warning labels in Yukon is moving ahead, albeit with some major revisions after the liquor industry raised concerns about the research. Last November, large, colourful labels were affixed to all alcohol bottles and cans inside a Whitehorse liquor store as part...

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Patient: I first started having flu-like symptoms 4 days ago. Fever ranging from 100-102.8, every hour it seems to change. At 9am it could be 100.2, at 10am it could be 99 then at 11am it could be 102, all without fever reducer. I also have body aches, severe headache around eyes and at temples...

Patient: Hello, I’m an 18 year old caucasian female. Today I was brushing my teeth about 30 minutes ago and I noticed that I had white coating on my tongue and I could peel it off as well. I was on Yahoo Answers that it could be from eating too much sweets. I did eat a bag of jolly ranchers...

Patient: I have experienced frequent urinary tract infections for the past several years (about one every 2-4 months) more recently when I do get an infection it goes straight to my kidneys without even having symptoms of a UTI. I’ve had about 4 kidney infections in the past 2 years...

Patient: This is embarrassing, but I can’t figure out what’s going on. This has been going on for almost a year. My underwear is always wet. There is no vaginal discharge that I can physically see: like clumpy, thick, mucous, etc. The only possibility of a discharge is the discoloration...

Patient: Can Aleve be taken with Vick’s Dayquil Tab? Symptoms: Coughing, conjested, sneezing, itchy watery eyes, body aches, no fever Doctor: Thank you for your question. Yes these medications can be taken together as there are no adverse side effects. Make sur e you are not allergic to...